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FREE Cherokee Cultural Celebration

FREE Cherokee Cultural Celebration

Date/Time

September 12, 2023 to September 12, 2023
10:00 AM until 02:00 PM

Description

Students will experience a variety of activities related to 19th-century Cherokee culture and lifestyle. Hands-on participation in Cherokee games such as stickball, marbles and chunkey will be presented. Demonstrations in pottery making, basket weaving and finger weaving will show the unique Cherokee lifestyle of this time. Other activity stations will introduce children to period toys, the Cherokee language and storytellers sharing Cherokee lore.

Museum galleries are open for self-directed tours. Students are encouraged to visit all stations and earn a prize for their participation.

Admission is free for students and chaperones (one per seven students). Space is limited and pre-registration is required by Sept. 5.

Location

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd St,
Oklahoma City, 73111, OK , US
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Additional Information

Phone

405-478-2250

Cost

FREE

Ages

Suitable for Grades K – 8

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